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    Don't bank on Warriors stars Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett being ready for their March 6 NRL opener against the Roosters

    Don't bank on Warriors stars Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett being ready for their March 6 NRL opener against the Roosters


    They're both returning from long term knee injuries.

    Coach Andrew Webster says that while they're training again, Barnett should return between round 1 and 4, while Metcalfe will be back round 7 to 10.



    Rocco Berry's off season shoulder surgery wasn't successful so he's going back under the knife and won't be ready to start the season.

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